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Jim Zimmerman
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I have a Merc 4.3 Alpha i/o th
I have a Merc 4.3 Alpha i/o that hasn't been started in a couple of seasons. It was winterized b/4 storage but I don't want to kill my motor. Sooooooo ... I need some help in the proper steps to bring it back to life. What I found so far is the following:
1) Replace Battery
2) Squirt penetrating oil into each cylinder and let it sit overnight
3) Replace oil / filter
4) Siphon out old gas and replace with new gas & gas filter
5) Change plugs
6) Hand crank motor to make sure it isn't frozen and to lube block
7) If frozen repeat step 2
I also read that I needed to replace the head gaskets and all belts but that seems a little much.
Opening day of boating in Seattle is SAT so any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
I have a Merc 4.3 Alpha i/o that hasn't been started in a couple of seasons. It was winterized b/4 storage but I don't want to kill my motor. Sooooooo ... I need some help in the proper steps to bring it back to life. What I found so far is the following:
1) Replace Battery
2) Squirt penetrating oil into each cylinder and let it sit overnight
3) Replace oil / filter
4) Siphon out old gas and replace with new gas & gas filter
5) Change plugs
6) Hand crank motor to make sure it isn't frozen and to lube block
7) If frozen repeat step 2
I also read that I needed to replace the head gaskets and all belts but that seems a little much.
Opening day of boating in Seattle is SAT so any and all help would be greatly appreciated.